Student - Parks

City of West Kelowna; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional city is offering a student position in the Parks Department for the summer. Students will assist full-time staff in maintaining city properties, including tasks like planting, mowing, and clean-up. This job runs from May to August, with an hourly wage of $20.23 plus additional pay. Candidates must be enrolled in college or university and have strong customer service skills. Flexible hours, including weekends, are required. Applications accepted online.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution or college/university during the last school term.
• Experience in a related field is an asset.
• Good physical condition and ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist full‑time staff with maintenance tasks.
• Perform planting, mowing, painting, and repairs.
• Assist in beach and park clean‑up activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution

Job description

Student – Parks Department

The City of West Kelowna has openings for students working in the Parks department. The students will perform a variety of tasks assisting full‑time Parks staff in the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of City properties such as planting shrubs and flowers, weed whacking and mowing, painting and repairs, beach and park clean‑up.

Responsibilities

Assist full‑time Parks staff with day‑to‑day tasks including planting, weed whacking, mowing, painting, repairs, beach and park clean‑up and any other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary institution or attending college or university during the last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent academic year
• Related experience would be considered an asset
• Strong customer service skills
• Good physical condition
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License preferred; Driver Abstract required when applying

Compensation & Schedule

Students will work from May until the end of August, 40 hours per week, 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Hourly rate: $20.23 plus 14% in lieu pay. Returning students or 2nd/3rd‑year students: $23.66/hr plus 14% in lieu. Positions require shift work and/or weekend shifts.

Application

Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition No. 25-01E | Opens December 19, 2024 | Closes January 26, 2025

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